HR Global Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Great experience

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Celebrated birthday and made to feel extremely welcome, from day one through to the final week and beyond.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great support from small team, wider work group and internship manager.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Managed time well to ensure I was very busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Made responsible for own projects.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved communication skills that will help for years to come in academic life and career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Slightly quieter due to summer period.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lots of socials, networking events arranged with senior leadership members.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Huge time spent on coordinating the internship programme, that was made very visible in weeks one to ten.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Good social events for interns.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive however I commuted from home

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good nightlife in city, not necessily in immediate vicinity of work location

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Enjoyed volunteering days,

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking, Human Resources

London

September 2011

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